Owatonna Homes for Sale
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About Owatonna
Owatonna is located at the crossroads of Highways U.S. 14, U.S. 218 and Interstate 35. At this location, according to the legend, Chief Wabena heard of the curing waters called “minnewaucan”. His daughter, Princess Owatonna, was very frail so he moved his tribe to the site of the natural springs. Princess Owatonna drank from the springs daily and she recovered her health. Today, her statue stands in Mineral Springs Park overlooking the bubbling water. Visitors often stop to drink from the fountains.
Owatonna offers a variety of restaurants, unique shopping areas, annual festivals, sports events, and activities for everyone. There are 20 parks, hiking trails, golf, tennis, public beach, cross country, and snowmobile trails to enjoy and the downtown area is full of beautiful, historic buildings. The community continues to grow as industry and manufacturing thrive in the area.
For more info/resources:
- Owatonna MN Website
- Owatonna MN Utilities
- Owatonna Chamber of Commerce & Tourism
- Owatonna - Request a Guide
- Owatonna - Frequently Asked Questions
- Owatonna - Mainstreet
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Commute to Mayo Clinic from Owatonna
From Owatonna it’s about 52 min (40.9 miles) by car to Mayo Clinic’s downtown campus.
| From | Downtown campus (Gonda) | Saint Marys campus |
|---|---|---|
| Owatonna (town center) | 52 min40.9 mi | 52 min40.5 mi |
Approximate driving times from the OSRM route planner (OpenStreetMap data), calculated 2026-10-02 for normal, light traffic, not rush hour. Downtown construction and winter weather can add time. Times are to the campus area, not to a specific ramp or door.
Bus and transit options
- Rochester City Lines, a private bus company, runs weekday peak-hour commuter buses into Rochester from communities around the region, and riders don’t need to work at Mayo. Check rclbus.com for a current route from Owatonna.
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